- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hampden, ME
Hampden Academy
Federal NCES profile for Hampden Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 231481500387
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampden Academy earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Maine schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Maine.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Hampden · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Maine
- 18.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hampden Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Maine schools. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampden Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hampden, ME.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Hampden Academy shrank from 811 students in 2022-23 to 761 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 231481500387 · Hampden, ME High · MID · TRAD
767 enr · 14.5:1 · 18.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: George B Weatherbee School (381 students)
Hampden Academy shrank from 811 students in 2022-23 to 761 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE lost 53.0 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Hampden Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hampden Academy
767 students
- George B Weath
George B Weatherbee School
381 students
- Reeds Brook Mi 304
Reeds Brook Middle School
304 students
- Leroy H Smith 260
Leroy H Smith School
260 students
- Samuel L Wagne 203
Samuel L Wagner Middle School
203 students
- Earl C Mcgraw 203
Earl C Mcgraw School
203 students
What this shows Hampden Academy reports 767 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hampden Academy compares
Hampden Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 31% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.1% | ▼ 47% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 767 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
767
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Maine average of 34.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Maine - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.5, Hampden Academy is less mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rsu 22 reports $16,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hampden Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George B Weatherbee School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Reeds Brook Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leroy H Smith School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Samuel L Wagner Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earl C Mcgraw School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampden Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 203
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~767 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hampden Academy
How many students attend Hampden Academy?
Hampden Academy has 767 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hampden, ME. CCD year-over-year: 811 (2022-23) → 761 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampden Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampden Academy is 14.5:1, which is 31% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hampden Academy?
18.1% of students at Hampden Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampden Academy?
The largest demographic group at Hampden Academy is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Hampden, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampden Academy?
Hampden Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hampden Academy rank among public schools in Hampden?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampden Academy ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Hampden, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Rsu 22?
Besides Hampden Academy, Rsu 22 also operates George B Weatherbee School (381 students), Reeds Brook Middle School (304 students), and Leroy H Smith School (260 students). See the Rsu 22 district page for the complete list.